Nutrients

needed by our body but our body cannot make it on its own

blood sugar

lipid

building blocks of cells

repair and maintenance of cells

the main energy source of the body

when the body doesn't have enough water

The body's way of telling us we need water

unit of measure of energy

essential nutrients found in plants and plant-eating animals

carbohydrate that the body cannot digest, found in plant walls - needed by our digestive systems

essential nutrients needed in small amounts; found in nearly all foods and made by living things such as plants

• 1) tradition: like at a holiday
• 2) availability: it's in the pantry
• 3) habit: because I always eat it
• 4) preference: because I like it
• 5) economy: because i can afford it
• 6) convenience: because it's easy to prepare
• 7) nutritional value: because it's good for me